LP 1 Lit Flashcards by Julianne McAteer | Brainscape

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Furtive

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adj. done quickly

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Connoisseur

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n. a person who is an expert in an area

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Elusive

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adj. hard to grasp

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Elucidate

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v. to make clear

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Dissemble

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v. to hide real intentions and motives

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Tepid

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adj. lukewarm, lacking in passion

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Erudite

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adj. smart

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Asinine

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adj. extremely stupid

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Berate

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v. to criticize

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Pejorative

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adj. expressing disapproval

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Inveigle

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v. to persuade by flattery

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Inveigh

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v. to speak/write about something with hostility

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Ascertain

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v. to find out with certainty

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Evanescent

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adj. gradually disapearing

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Adept

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adj. very skilled

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Dauntless

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adj. not able to be discouraged (bold)

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Nuance

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n. a subtle difference

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Diffident

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adj, lacking confidence (shy)

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Bravado

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n. boldness

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Capricious

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adj. unpredictable